swilke

Very interesting about the liver. I think that explains something for me. My doc had me do no pre op except no water past mid night. I have a fatty liver and after surgery my right side was extremely bruised and swollen. It's still some what swollen. I asked about it because it puts me quite lop sided. He said it was from a contusion and my liver was so enlarged he took a biopsy. So maybe I had so much bleeding swelling and bruising due to the lack of pre op dieting. Hmmmmm. Though I did watch carefully what I ate pre op. just thinking things through. And by the way. I'm very impressed by the caring, supportive, and thoughtfulness of everyone who posts. Nobody knows anyone yet everyone is so helpful. . Thanks

My Dr. Said to stay away from sweeteners like sweet n low, splendra, equal, etc. he said honey, brown sugar, then white sugar. Said for me to choose things close to the ground. Home grown. I'm sure other dr.s have other opinion.

Peacequeen. Do not give up. Tomorrow is a new day. I am sure you know what your suppose to do, so pick yourself up you can do this. Start at the beginning with your proteins and water. Stay focused one meal at a time. We are In this together. It's really not easy and it is a decision every day. Hang in there.

I used a heating pad. It seemed to really help.

Thank you

Wow. Thanks everyone. I'm almost 6 weeks out. I've done well, I think. I have lost 18-20 lbs and about 3 inches almost everywhere. I seem to be In a holding spot teetering 177-179 for over a week now. I see To be able to eat too much. Well it seems to much because I'm full and often am nervous about busting open my stomach/stitches. I eat too fast too though I have not gotten sick. Very uncomfortable. I think I'm eating slow. Well i am compared to what I used to. I have this other problem. If someone could help???? It's a bit embarrassing, but i am constipated really bad. I've been taking 2 dulcolax moved it to 3 tonight. And eating 2-3 prunes. I had veggies last night and today. And I ate some spinach instead of lettuce in my salad. Hmmmmm any ideas? I think I'm not getting enough water maybe 40 oz

If you over eat do you automatically stretch your stomach? And how do you know you have a leak?

Hi I'm going on week 3 as well (4/11). I'm eating more really haven't lost any either in the past few days. I'm worried cause my dr has said to listen to my body, get protein and water in, but eat what I can. Stay away from veggies and salad for a few more weeks. He says eat things close to the ground. I'm eating regular food. Not much, but chicken, tuna, etc. I hope I'm doing ok because I read alot where people seem to be on full liquids for weeks and weeks. I do not want to stretch my stomach. Nonetheless hang in there. Do what the dr says and I'm sure it will come off.....

Way to go.

Sleeved 4/11/12. Feeling really good. Eating consists of some cream of wheat then an hour or two later some Greek yoguart. A few hours later some creamy soup a few hours later some jello. This goes on all day. In between I'm drinking isopure and water or tea. Is this too much food. I'm not eating alot at each setting but I feel like I'm eating all the time. I don't want to hinder me loosing weight? Please advise. Thanks

I'm confused as to why but he/she is your dr. So they know best. However I'm 8 days out. My dr said to listen to my body. Start on full liquid and go down. Im eating yoguart mash potatoes crm of wheat creamy soups Popsicles along with protien shakes isopure etc. I feel fine. I've been off of work since surgery and go back Monday. I think I'll end up doing like 1/2 or3/4 days. I've been resting resting resting. Sipping sipping sipping. I know this did not answer your question but I'm not sure why your diet is so stiff. Sorry:(

Thank you so much. I'm 7 day post op. I'm hard on myself. I was thinking I was a wimp. I appreciate the encouragement.

Thanks. I've cut down on pain meds. Eating clear liquid and some mushies like mash potatoes and cream of wheat. Getting all my Vitamins in. Drinking Isopure Water and hot tea. I feel pretty good when I'm home but gong out is pretty rough. I get a little dizzy and my stomach kinda hurts. Can you tell me what to expect the next week or two good and bad?

You look great. Congratulations. So your saying it gets easier huh ( 6 days post op)

I'm 6 day post op of gastric vertical sleeve I have tried going out a couple of times and it seems like I get dizzy and tired pretty quickly. I feel ok when I'm home, maybe because I spend alt of time in bed??? And get up and walk a little here and there. Am I expecting too much to quickly or does this seem a bit normal?

My name is Swilke - I am 5 ft. 196 lbs. I have been diagnosed with diabetes, liver disease, high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, high cholesterol and have a BMI 38.9. What a mess. I have of course been thinking of doing the lab band since it was first advertised, because who doesn't want to be thin. I said I wanted it, but really never qualified you had to be 100 lbs overweight etc. As the years have past, I began having medical issues the biggest being my liver disesase - they say it is caused by being overweight. My dr. put me on all kinds of diets but they all failed and ended in me gaining all the lost weight plus more. In December, my dr. asked me about doing the lap band and I agreed. We went through all of the paper work, and April 11, 2012 was my surgery date. In Delano, with Dr. K. I am 4 days out. I feel pretty good. I am concerned about not eating enough or being healthy. I am taking a liquid multivitamin, 5000 vit d, vit B12, and Bioten. I have chewable calcium pills. My immediate family has been pretty supportive. My teenage kids have helped me and encouraged me. They have me in bed most of the time. I sneak up and do a load of laundry here and there, straighten up a bit, etc. I figure as long as I feel good then I can do it. I look forward to this journey and hope that I can stay educated and knowledgable about how to keep me nourished and well. I am looking forward to meeting people that are going through the same experiences and be able to encourage oneanother.

My Dr. told me to let my body tell me what to do next. start on clear liquid, then move on. I am 4 days out I have had cream of wheat, cream of chicken. I am a newby, I don't know if this is or isn't good for me, I can tell you I am eating slow and and have NOT thrown up